I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street
FairDenver County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. E. of HWY 95 · Structure no. E-16-DY
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,400 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street carry?
About 90,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Tennyson Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.